Tour d'accès anticipé de Londres, Crown Jewels et croisière sur la Tamise

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Meet your local tour leader and head into the tower. You'll head straight to the Jewel House, which means you’ll be able to grab a prime spot to view the Crown Jewels. If you want to start your Tower of London tour with a behind-the-scenes look of day-to-day life at the Tower, select the Opening Ceremony option when booking. The Opening Ceremony is a notable military ritual that officially opens the famous historical edifice. After the Opening Ceremony, your tour will continue to the Jewel House.

   45 minutes•Entrée incluse

2. 2

   Tower of London

   You'll have free time to explore the entire complex at your own pace. Your tour leader will share suggestions based on your interests. By the end of your visit, you'll be equipped with the complete story of the Tower and its importance as a symbol of royal, state and historic power.

   1 heure•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   See the sites where famous prisoners were executed, and choose to venture into the Bloody Tower to hear the story of the two princes, which has become a legend in its own right. Various sources say their ghosts are among the specters that have been sighted at the Tower at night. From there, step into the Torture Tower and learn about this horrid practice in British history. Though it has never been officially been permitted in English law, torture was used to extract confessions from prisoners brought to the Tower of London.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

4. 4

   White Tower

   White Tower is the heart of the Tower of London, and you’ll have the chance to explore the armory. See armor used by Henry VIII, Charles I, and James II on display.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

5. 5

   Thames River

   Reunite with your tour leader and board a sightseeing cruise down the River Thames, you'll see Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Shard—the tallest building in the UK—Shakespeare's Globe Theater and more.

   1 h 5 min•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   London Eye

   An observation wheel and fixture on the London skyline popularized in movies and TV shows. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Tower Bridge

   A 19th century drawbridge still in use today and one of London's most recognizable landmarks. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

8. 8

   St. Paul's Cathedral

   A symbol of resilience, having been rebuilt after the Great Fire and survived WWII bombings. The cathedral also hosted the state funeral for Sir Winston Churchill. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

9. 9

   Westminster

   The river cruise ends in Westminster, where your tour leader will take you on a walking tour of England's royal history. Pause outside Westminster Abbey, where Coronations and royal weddings have been held for centuries. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

   20 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

10. 10

    Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

    Gaze up at the clock tower standing next to the Houses of Parliament and an iconic symbol of the capital city. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

    10 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

11. 11

    Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

    The center of political life in the UK for centuries, with the current building dating back to the 1860s and 1870s. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

    20 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

12. 12

    Changing of the Guard

    Continue past Buckingham Palace to see the official residence of King Charles III and many other British monarchs before him. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

    20 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

13. 13

    St. James's Park

    Finally, finish with a peaceful stroll through St. James' Park, the oldest Royal Park in London. (included in the Tower of London & Royal Walk option)

    20 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 5BT, Tower Place West, 50 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DT, UK. Meet at the West Gate entrance, opposite the Starbucks and in front of the Tower of London giftshop.

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
• This tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. Depending on the option you select, your itinerary may vary slightly.
• Note: the Opening Ceremony option does not include a royal history walking tour of Westminster.
• Note: If you select the Opening Ceremony option, your tour will end at the Tower of London, allowing you to continue exploring at your own pace after the tour.
• Note: If you select the Tower of London & Royal Walk option, your visit to the Tower of London will be self-guided. Your guide will provide an introduction to the Tower’s history before you enter.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • All guests must pass through security. • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. • Please note that for security reasons bag searches will take place at Tower of London. • There is no guiding allowed in the White Tower for groups of more than 10. In Peak Season no guiding inside The White Tower at all. • We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour. Please Note - base on your the option you select your tour duration and itinerary might change slightly Note - If the Opening Ceremony option is selected, the tour will end at the Tower of London.

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.